Senior Internal Auditor

First Tech Federal Credit Union; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

First Tech Federal Credit Union is seeking a Senior Auditor to advance the annual audit plan and provide independent assessments of governance, risk management, and controls. You will lead audit workstreams, evaluate risks, and deliver actionable recommendations that strengthen operational effectiveness and resilience.

The role involves planning, executing, and reporting across audits, coaching junior staff, and supporting regulatory examinations.

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years of experience in Internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or internal controls
• Strong knowledge of Internal Audit standards and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Experience performing complex audit testing and risk assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate risk effectively.
• Experience using audit management and data analytics tools.
• Bachelor's degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree)

Responsibilities

• Independently perform operational, financial, compliance, and integrated audits.
• Lead audit workstreams from planning through reporting and issue validation.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, and internal controls using risk-based audit methodologies.
• Develop and maintain audit programs, testing approaches, and audit procedures.
• Prepare clear, concise, and objective workpapers and audit reports.
• Identify root causes, control weaknesses, emerging risks, and opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Work directly with management to develop practical remediation plans.
• Perform issue validation and assess sustainability of corrective actions.
• Review workpapers of less experienced auditors for quality and adherence to methodology.
• Analyze complex business processes, operational data, financial information, and governance practices.
• Support regulatory examinations, external audits, and outsourced audit engagements.
• Assist with annual audit planning, risk assessments, and audit universe updates.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and support development of audit department standards.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Risk management

Data analytics tools

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years experience

Tools

Audit management tools

Audit software

Job description

The Senior Auditor plays a significant role in execution of the annual audit plan and provides independent and objective assessments of the organization's governance, risk management, and control environment. This role leads portions of audit engagements, evaluates complex risks and controls, develops audit conclusions, and provides value-added recommendations that strengthen operational effectiveness and organizational resilience.

Here’s what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:

What You’ll Do

• Independently perform operational, financial, compliance, and integrated audits.
• Lead audit workstreams from planning through reporting and issue validation.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, and internal controls using risk-based audit methodologies.
• Develop and maintain audit programs, testing approaches, and audit procedures.
• Prepare clear, concise, and objective workpapers and audit reports.
• Identify root causes, control weaknesses, emerging risks, and opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Work directly with management to develop practical remediation plans.
• Perform issue validation and assess sustainability of corrective actions.
• Review workpapers of less experienced auditors for quality and adherence to methodology.
• Analyze complex business processes, operational data, financial information, and governance practices.
• Support regulatory examinations, external audits, and outsourced audit engagements.
• Assist with annual audit planning, risk assessments, and audit universe updates.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and support development of audit department standards.

Essential Skills

• Required Experience: 4 - 6 years of experience in Internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or internal controls
• Strong knowledge of Internal Audit standards and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Experience performing complex audit testing and risk assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate risk effectively.
• Experience using audit management and data analytics tools.
• Required Education: Bachelors degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree)

Location:

Hillsboro Corporate Office | Hillsboro OR 97124 OR Marlborough Corporate Office | Marlborough, MA OR Chelmsford Corporate Office | Chelmsford, MA

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Target Compensation:

$93,000 to $111,500 annually + annual bonus

Who We Are

Every great journey begins with a bold idea—and ours is no different. First Tech and DCU were founded on the belief that financial solutions should put people first. That belief has fueled decades of innovation and service, rooted in the tech sector and expanding to support members from all walks of life.

Employees Are Eligible For

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off: You'll accrue up to 15 days in your first year. In addition, you'll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually
• Paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

Employment Statements

First Tech is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity at our company. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

First Tech is not currently offering Visa transfer/sponsorship for this position.